William James “Doc” Artrip, Jr., 100, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Hospice House of Huntington. He was born July 16, 1924, in Skeetrock, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Artrip, Sr., and Lydia Rebecca Artrip, and wife, Phyllis Jean Hoff Artrip (deceased Aug. 25, 1996).
Doc was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Eure Artrip, Rose Artrip Damron, Stella Artrip Burkes, Alfonso Artrip, Floyd Artrip, Tona Artrip (Radford) Mullins, Rita Artrip (James) South, Mary Artrip, John Artrip, Betty Artrip (Raulf) Zache, and son-in-law, John Woodward.
He is survived by his children, William J. (Carol Buffington) Artrip III, and Kimberly J. Woodward, grandchildren, Chelsea J. Woodward, John D. Woodward, William J. Artrip IV, great-grandchildren, Madeline Jean (Marie) Bragg, Natalie Rose-Marie Bragg, Lydia Rose Lynn Bragg, Opal Jane Artrip, Juniper Eleanor Artrip, and sister-in-law, Theta Artrip.
Doc graduated from Clintwood, VA High School and attended Virginia Tech. He went into the U.S. Army Air Corp (WW II) and flew B-17’s as co-pilot during the war. He was based in England. He returned to Virginia Tech and went to Dental School at Medical College, Richmond, VA., where he met his wife, Phyllis Jean Hoff, from Hamlin and married July 3, 1949 at Hamlin Methodist Church.
After graduation, Dr. William Artrip practiced in Madison, WV, for 9 years then moved to Pt. Pleasant, where he practiced for 30 years. He was instrumental in starting Mason County Historical Society, served in WV House of Delegates during the 1980’s, life member of VFW, member of ADA, WVDA, and KVDA.
Graveside service with military honors by the Hamlin American Legion Post 111 will be 1:00pm Friday, August 23, 2024, at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Hamlin, WV, with Pastor Gregory Jason Carper officiating.
Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00 noon, Friday, August 23, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, Alum Creek, WV.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Ave., Huntington, WV 25701